25th Annual Research Meeting
June 8-10, 2008
Washington,
D.C.
This year's 25th Annual Research Meeting promises to deliver the latest health services research on a wide range of practice- and policy-relevant topics. Join more than 2,200 health services researchers, funders, health care providers, and decision makers at the premier forum for health services research.
The final program for this three-day meeting is now available online and features:
- 144 breakout sessions including research reports, policy roundtables, and methods workshops.
- 575 speakers from universities, government, think tanks and the private sector.
- 22 themes such as quality, disparities, coverage and access, and military and veterans health care.
- More than 850 posters reflecting the rich contribution of health services research.
The meeting also includes special sessions celebrating the meeting's 25th anniversary; a career center with job postings and professional development resources; exhibits program; and more than 50 pre- and post-conference adjunct meetings, including interest group meetings and methods seminars.
Building Bridges: Making a Difference in Long-Term Care 2008 Colloquium
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Washington,
D.C.
Join The Commonwealth Fund and AcademyHealth on Saturday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the fifth Building Bridges: Making a Difference in Long-Term Care Colloquium. This event--which is held in conjunction with AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting--is part of a strategic initiative that brings together policy leaders, providers, consumer advocates, researchers, and funders around critical issues in long-term care. The 2008 Colloquium will focus on informal caregiving and disparities in long-term care. This is a unique opportunity for stakeholders to exchange information, debate the issues, seek solutions, and identify where additional research is needed.
For more information about the 2008 Colloquium, please see http://www.academyhealth.org/ltc/2008/colloquium/index.htm. Inquiries can be directed to Nicole Hudson at 202.292.6700 or nicole.hudson@academyhealth.org.
Seventh Annual Public Health Systems Research (PHSR) Interest Group (IG) Meeting
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Washington, D.C.
Join the Public Health Systems Research Interest Group (IG) on Saturday, June 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the seventh annual PHSR IG Meeting. The meeting--which is held in conjunction with AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting-- will feature emerging research findings, new data sets for use by researchers, student scholarship recipient posters, and a PHSR article of the year award. This is a unique networking and learning opportunity for established public health systems researchers as well as other researchers interested in exploring this emering discipline. The IG also welcomes practitioners and policymakers interested in expanding their evidence-based knowledge of the public health system.
To register, visit http://www.academyhealth.org/arm/register/index.htm. Inquiries can be directed to Megan Ix at 202.292.6700 or megan.ix@academyhealth.org.
HSR Impact Award
Nomination Deadline: July 30
Has Your Research Made an Impact?
AcademyHealth requests nominations for its fourth annual HSR Impact Award, which recognizes outstanding research that has been successfully translated into health policy, management, or clinical practice and, as a result, had a positive impact on health and health care.
The winner receives:
· $2,000 and complimentary registration and travel to the 2009 National Health Policy Conference where the award will be presented; and
· Publication as part of the AcademyHealth "HSR Impact" series.
For more information about the award, including eligibility criteria and the application process, visit our Web site at www.academyhealth.org/awards/hsrimpactsnominations.htm or contact Emily Bass at 202.292.6700.
